gardens

Environment 2019

On the Rise

Story Melissa Alves

Photos Melissa Alves

Green roofs are on the rise for their environmental benefits and their ability to bring communities together.

Community 2011

Sun Yat-Sen Garden’s Veteran Volunteer

Story Scarlet Poole

Photos Abbye Dahl

Julian Law’s 18-year love affair with the Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden.

Community • Features 2010

Leaving the Garden

Story Brad Zembic

Photos Sarah Lemmon

Master gardener Junji Shinada is parting ways with Nitobe after 25 years.

Art • Features 2007

Decorating Vancouver

Story Marie Sarabia

Photos Felix Wong

The art of Japanese Zen gardens.

Art 2007

Elements of Tranquility

Story Monica Miller

Photos Felix Wong

The art of Japanese Zen gardens.

Environment 2004

Flowers of Asia

Story Nicole Davies

Photos VanDusen Botanical Gardens

The cultural significance of Asia’s flowers.

Environment 2004

Gardening the Rough

Story Helen Stortini

Photos Salal Books and Helen Stortini

The restoration of a historical West Coast garden.

Art 2002

Ikebana: Zen art of flower arranging

Story Heather Kirk

Photos Angena Kalhar

Inspired by nature, Ikebana flower arranging attracts contemporary students.

Community 2001

The Growing Culture

Story Britt Permien

Life of the Strathcona Community Gardens.

Art 2000

Sculpting in Slow Motion

Story Brooke Bowie

Photos Robert Bergen

The Bonsai Way: midget trees aren’t born, they’re made.

Food 1999

The Story of Tea

Story Elisa Fung

Photos Jennifer Poohachoff

The Chinese have extolled its nutritional and therapeutic effects for centuries. Now, Westerners are learning how tea enhances comfort and health.

Community • Features 1998

Reflections in a Garden

Story Marc Kondylis

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese garden offers sanctuary in the heart of Vancouver.